| Literature DB >> 27278382 |
Eiji Taguchi1, Takashi Furuno2, Kimikazu Banba3, Mana Kusunose3, Shinji Sahara3, Yoshikazu Ohara3, Mika Nishimoto3, Kazuhiko Sugimoto3, Katsuhito Yamamoto3.
Abstract
We present a case of cor triatriatum sinister diagnosed occasionally after acute anterior myocardial infarction. For management of the acute myocardial infarction (AMI), urgent reperfusion therapy was successfully performed through the left anterior descending coronary artery. Thereafter, no complication associated with AMI occurred. Cor triatriatum sinister was diagnosed and assessed later by means of several modalities. Finally, medical observation was indicated for this patient. This case illustrates the importance of awareness of this congenital disease in an adult when echocardiography shows an abnormal linear echo in the mid portion of the left atrium.Entities:
Keywords: Congenital heart defects; Cor triatriatum; Diagnosis; Myocardial infarction
Year: 2009 PMID: 27278382 DOI: 10.1007/s12574-009-0011-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Echocardiogr ISSN: 1349-0222